where cupcakes don't go topless

I walked into her craft studio and I am pretty sure I heard the angels singing.


And felt my heart skip a beat.

I might have seen a faint heavenly glow to the light as well, but that could have been my imagination.

The swell of envy was pretty overwhelming too.  

Once I wiped the drool off my chin I had the presence of mind to pick up my camera dangling by my side.


I think there were odd looks as I swiped it up and began shooting like I was a crime scene specialist documenting every detail. I came short of opening drawers. I didn't want to intrude.

I might have spooked my new friend. She's really the neighbor of my dearest friend, VW (pronounced vee-dub), so maybe VW will come to my defense?

And I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture of the crazy cool carpet. But maybe next time, if there is one. That is, if I am ever invited back. (You're workin' on that right VW?)

I think part of my envy comes from the fact that she went shopping and spent money on all those organization containers. I mean, if I could just spend my life buying organizing containers I would be happy. I'm relatively simple to please.

But you must know how the story goes: 

It was her daughter's 6th birthday and the cake she had made was a royal flop. So she rushed out to the store and bought some cupcakes, but of course, felt they needed a little "primping". She took some pictures of her daughter, copied them and cut them out, created fun hats for them, and stuck them into the cupcakes. Viola! And her business was born. 

And now she has an uber cool craft room.

It's full of light and happy feelings and lots of craftiness, and looks like something out of a Real Simple spread.

And I am completely covetous.

You can find my new friend on Etsy. Her little shop is called: BugandBoo...where cupcakes don't go topless! (Click here to visit her sight.) Isn't that the cutest name and catch line? When you send her an image of your child she will custom create cupcake (or cake) toppers with the image. She is one organized chic, insanely creative, and completely living my life in another parallel universe. 

And by the way...what is up with me and cupcakes? Cupcakes here and cupcakes there.

I think it's the frosting. And the fact that I like anything in cute little packages. 

Oy Vey! Happy Monday.  Raise a glass to fun creative spaces and people... and cupcakes!